Uptime and productivity are key objectives for manufacturers, and when it comes to automation, they’re actually the bottom line. In a PMMI study released in May 2011, packaging professionals said their ultimate goal when they implement new or upgrades to machinery communications solutions is to maximize uptime.
Entries from May 27th, 2011
PMMI Report Explores Machine Communications Trends and Advances
May 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Business Intelligence
PMMI U Announces Spring Training E-Learning Discounts
May 27th, 2011 · No Comments · PMMI U
PMMI U has launched its Spring Training E-Learning Event, offering employers 20 percent off PMMI U’s E-Learning offerings.
Tags: Basic Electrical Components·Basic Mechanical Components·E-Learning·Troubleshooting Packaging Machinery
Quickie Survey Results: Social Media Practices
May 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Business Intelligence
PMMI’s latest Quickie Survey shows mixed results in members’ Social Media Practices. While 42 percent of survey respondents agreed that social media tools had a positive impact on their external audiences, 57 percent saw no impact at all. Still, implementing a successful social media plan seems to be a priority with many respondents anticipating involvement [...]
Chairman’s Corner – June
May 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Chairman's Corner
In Germany for Interpack (May 12-18; Dusseldorf, Germany), I was struck by the number of PMMI members embracing the international marketplace — members I’ve seen there before and some I haven’t. More and more, PMMI members are embracing the wide world of exporting.
University of Cincinnati Prepares Future Packaigng Leaders
May 27th, 2011 · No Comments · PMMI U
The University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) is organized around seven schools, six of which grant baccalaureate, masters and Ph.D. degrees in a range of engineering and technology fields and feature mandatory cooperative education requirements that often include opportunities in the packaging industry.
At Home or Abroad, Safety Matters
May 26th, 2011 · No Comments · PMMI U
Before a machine goes to market, before it even leaves the shop floor, it needs to meet a set of safety standards that make it an effective addition to the packaging and processing machinery marketplace.
PMMI Connects Members with International Markets at Interpack
May 26th, 2011 · No Comments · Global Marketing
The international marketplace is a crucial area of expansion for packaging and processing machinery manufacturers.
ANSI Update Means Better Harmonization for Risk Assessment
May 26th, 2011 · No Comments · PMMI U
The ANSI/PMMI B155.1 standard has defined packaging machinery safety in North America for years, and for the first time since 2006, the standard has undergone a revision, renewing focus on a global standard and the importance of the risk assessment process.
PMMI Education Foundation Golf Tourney Gets Support from PGA Veteran Curtis Strange
May 25th, 2011 · No Comments · PACK EXPO
PMMI is pleased to announce PGA Champions Tour golfer Curtis Strange will take part in the 2011 PMMI Education & Training Foundation Golf Tournament, held exclusively in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Strange’s appearance at the tournament is sponsored by Kodak.
Tags: Curtis Strange·Education & Training Foundation Golf Tournament·Kodak
Nestle Acquires Prometheus Laboratorties
May 24th, 2011 · No Comments · Acquisitions, Markettrends
Food maker Nestle has acquired cancer and gastrointestinal illness treatment manufacturer Prometheus Laboratories. Source: Bloomberg